MOUNTAIN PINE ELEM. SCHOOL

MOUNTAIN PINE ELEM. SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MOUNTAIN PINE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MOUNTAIN PINE, AR with about 309 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, MOUNTAIN PINE ELEM. SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mountain Pine Elementary School, located at 690 Blakely Dam Road in Mountain Pine, Arkansas, serves as the primary educational facility for the Mountain Pine School District. Situated in a rural community near the Ouachita Mountains, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its young students. As part of a small district, the school often benefits from a tight-knit community feel, allowing for closer student-teacher interactions and a focused approach to individualized instruction.

The school operates under the Mountain Pine School District (MPS), which utilizes the official district website (http://www.mpsdrd.com) to communicate with parents, staff, and the community. Through this platform, the school provides access to essential resources, including district calendars, academic programs, and updates on school policies. By integrating traditional classroom learning with the resources of the broader district, Mountain Pine Elementary strives to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond, maintaining a commitment to local educational excellence in Garland County.

For more information, contact MOUNTAIN PINE ELEM. SCHOOL at (501) 767-2421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.